I answered "both", but when my wife binds me, it's either handcuffs or leather cuffs. When I tie her up, it's either leather cuffs or soft rope. We just got the Black Rose "kinky kuffs", which are soft fabric. I may tie her up using those later tonight, if she's lucky.

I love using rope! So many options to tie people up...so many ways... If I'm looking for something very quick, I have leather cuffs that I love to use. I have a pair of velcro restraints/tethers, and the velcro is not to be trusted. Too easy to break out of=not as much fun.